This article Claiming an Education by Adrienne Rich focuses on women in higher education and administrative positions. One part that really stuck out to me is when the author talks about the responsibility to ones own self. I agree with the statements made regarding this idea. It's important to not allow people to speak for you. In order to succeed and be heard you have to voice your own decisions and stand up for what you believe. You should not fall into stereotypes and not be treated like an object that can be played with. This bit of advice can be used throughout your life. It is something that can be useful in many different situations that you may run into. Women especially should use this advice. They are often seen as inferior to men. By standing up and letting their voices be heard, women can change the way some people see them. I really like this article. It was inspirational and something that everyone should take the time to read. Rich does a good job at talking about a sometimes controversial idea.